Construction Lead

Mace • Thousand Oaks, CA

12d • $250,000 - $300,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. The Project: The project is constructing a high-speed rail 800-mile rail network in California. Currently, 119 miles are under construction in the Central Valley, aiming for initial operation between 2030 and 2033, with total costs estimated between $88–$128 billion.

Requirements

• Professional membership (MCIOB, MAPM, MRICS, MICE) or equivalent demonstrable development.
• Extensive experience delivering projects and programmes in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong commercial, financial and stakeholder management expertise with proven leadership of diverse teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and digital innovation shaping project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior leadership teams, driving behaviours that achieve KPIs and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Set the standard for leadership and ownership, mentoring teams and fostering accountability across all levels.
• Ensure site works meet programme delivery, creating and managing detailed plans with planning colleagues.
• Champion Health, Safety and Wellbeing, embedding Mace’s values and visible behaviours across the project environment.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships, converting vision into deliverable plans that embrace C2P, Net Zero and Digital innovation.
• Create inclusive, high-performing teams, driving service excellence, fiscal responsibility, and transformational change in project delivery.

Benefits

• Safety first - Going home safe and well: You will champion a safe, diverse and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of wellbeing in your team and local health and safety rules or regulations of the work you’re involved with.
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise: You will lead on the cost management services including estimating, procurement and cost planning, owning the quality of deliverables, strategic outcomes and building long term relationships with your clients.
• Integrity - Always do the right thing: You will lead operations that are fiscally and ethically viable, influencing the achievement of business objectives that align with business and legislative compliance obligations.
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel: You will mentor, coach, and develop teams, demonstrating effective leadership to ensure excellence in delivery against plans, championing a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed